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Smithsonite, Aragonite

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very difficult to obtain, this is an old Laurium green smithsonite, in association with white aragonite. No, it is not as beautiful as a Kelly or Choix specimen, but is obviously far more rare.This is old material, probalby 100 years. And, the association is unusual 9.3 x 8.6 x 4.3cm

Product details

SpeciesAragonite, Smithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.3 x 8.6 x 4.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityGreece, Attica, Lavrion Mining District

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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dramatic flos-ferri growths and pastel sprays; prized for sculptural forms, rarity of pristine pieces, and historic European localities.
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Aragonite from Lavrion Mining District, Greece
from Lavrion, Greece — pale blue to seafoam crusts, delicate stalactites, and copper-bearing associations, highlighting its distinctive locality.